Toyota P/S Conversion U Joint Issue
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Toyota P/S Conversion U Joint Issue
hey guys, my u joint to attatch the steering gear to the shaft has a set screw hole for the steering gear side but not set screw hole for the shaft side? Is this ormal?..do I just drill a hole through the u joint and the shaft and pin it? There are 2 small screws on each side but they will not secure the shaft at all...Any help is welcome..Thanx
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If you are talking about the shaft on the box, it has a 1/2 or more flat space between in the center of the shaft, when tightened the set screw just prevent the U-joint from pulling back over the splines. That's how mine is and I've had it on since 1994.
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To the best of my knowledge (no comment required) it is against the Motor Vehicle code of all provinces to have any welds on steering parts, and will for that reason fail an inspection. 
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Thank you for that...if its welded and pinned would it still fail do you think? I am going to ask a buddy of mine as well..hes a licensed mechanic...I know welding on cast steering components is absolutely a no no...I have drilled through it and have a bolt(grade 8) in for now till I get a suitable Pin..I also welded it ...I think this may be a different application but will ask him and let you guys know...I know...I wasted the cash on the ujoint...dont weld it!!!
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they're meant to be welded to the stock steering tube, which mine was. I didn't like it welded and it was too short anyhow. sadly enough if i can't get these headers to work right i might have to ditch the power steering set-up.
they're meant to be welded to the stock steering tube, which mine was. I didn't like it welded and it was too short anyhow. sadly enough if i can't get these headers to work right i might have to ditch the power steering set-up.
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I don't understand what the difference is if the steering shaft is welded...? Your driveshaft is welded...right? The steel ends are welded to the steel tube and that thing sees WAY more abuse than the steering shaft ever will. As long as you get good penetration and weld on clean surfaces, you'll be just fine. Pretty looking welds don't always mean they are penetrating worth a darn...
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I don't understand what the difference is if the steering shaft is welded...? Your driveshaft is welded...right? The steel ends are welded to the steel tube and that thing sees WAY more abuse than the steering shaft ever will. As long as you get good penetration and weld on clean surfaces, you'll be just fine. Pretty looking welds don't always mean they are penetrating worth a darn...
2. you can't always see imperfections in the weld with the naked eye
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True, but you can tell how good of a penetration you've got by your heat signature you leave behind around the weld. Nothing is 100% guaranteed unless you spend the $$$ and have it professionally tested.
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exactly and some peoples skills aren't up to the challenge ........truthfully I'm not 100% I would trust mine. I'm just saying welding your steering shaft together is something not to be taken lightly.
